The "Mother Temple of the Pacific Islands" stands at the center of 20 acres of lush, tropical prayer gardens.

The world is full of swimming holes, but few compare to Samoa’s idyllic To Sua ocean trench.

A museum now occupies the mansion in Samoa where the prolific Scottish writer chose to spend the last years of his life.

"The country that ate itself."

Tropical paradise strewn with hundreds of World War II wrecks.

These ancient monoliths make up one of the largest archaeological sites in Palau.

Taiwan’s iconic dish is in peak form here.

Movie buffs will love this Taiwanese director’s ode to film history.

The first miniatures museum in Asia contains all sorts of itsy-bitsy wonders, including the world's smallest working television.

No children ride down this antique concrete slide.

Taiwan's first stone fortress is also the best preserved Qing Dynasty-era city on the island.

High rises built to house displaced military personnel and their families form a unique cylindrical shape.

This dragon-shaped sports arena is the world’s largest solar-powered stadium.

This collection of lakeside pagodas and temples are flanked by giant lions, tigers, and dragons as well as their welcoming maws.

This unique blend of Japanese and Western architecture provides a glimpse into the lives of the Japanese elites who once ruled Taiwan.

A 100-year-old Japanese command center is now a unique underground university walkway with periodic exhibits.

A thriving community of Taiwanese art.

The world’s largest work of glass art hides in this stunning Taiwanese subway station.

Step into this whimsical art installation based on a popular picture book.

Memorial to the father of the Republic of China.

Looking for a crappy restaurant? Pull up a porcelain bowl and enjoy your meal.

Visit this church that's shaped like a giant glass pump either to cater to women or to reference a tragic local tale. Or both.

This sanitized yet surreal depiction of a Greek fertility god looks over a square in one of central London’s residential areas.

This 23-foot-tall bear stands amid the hustle and bustle of Hamad International Airport.